This September marks 100 years since the birth of John Coltrane, a musician who spent his career in restless pursuit, pushing jazz from bebop’s outer edges into modal exploration and, ultimately, into something closer to prayer. To mark the centennial, KMHD is presenting A Month Supreme, a citywide celebration featuring multiple events across Portland honoring Coltrane’s music, influence, and legacy.
A Month Supreme Events:
September 9 at SoHo House
KMHD hosts Rev Shines & Bri Drennon celebrate the 100th anniversary of Coltrane with an evening looking and listening back at some of the musical highlights of his career.
Time: TBA
Address: 1025 SE Pine St
Open to SoHo House members only
September 10 at The Village Ballroom
John Coltrane would have turned 100 this September. To celebrate, Portland-based saxophonists Mary-Sue Tobin, Devin Philips, and Tim Willcox will pick selections from Coltrane’s revolutionary catalogue for this one-night only intimate listening event. They will also reflect on how Coltrane’s legacy shaped their craft.
Time: 6 PM
Adress: 704 NE Dekum St
Free with RSVP, limited capacity!
September 14 at Oaks Bottom Skate Park
Join KMHD for Skate Night at Oaks Bottom! Let’s celebrate the back-to-school season AND Coltane’s 100th Birthday with KMHD Hosts Blaire Stapp, Anthony Dean-Harris, and Alex Newman on the turntables spinning our best Jazz Without Boundaries tunes!
Time: 7 PM
Address: 7805 SE Oaks Park Way,
$20 All Ages
General admission tickets HERE.
*KMHD members receive a discount code via Jazz Notes
September 16 at Aladdin Theater
KMHD Presents: Blue Train
KMHD celebrates Coltrane’s 100th Birthday with a live performance of “Blue Train” led by Portland saxophonist, MAE.SUN, a sextet of local musicians will recreate the 1961 classic in its entirety. Opening set by KMHD DJ Derek Smith.
Time: 6 PM
Address: 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave
General admission tickets HERE. KMHD members receive a discount code via Jazz Notes.
September 23 on KMHD
Join the KMHD hosts from 6 AM to 7 PM as they celebrate the legacy and discography of John Coltrane all day on-air at 89.1 FM and streaming at www.kmhd.org. Tell your smart speaker to play KMHD!
September 23 at Daydream
KMHD DJs Alex Newman and Rev Shines Celebrate Coltrane’s 100th Birthday spinning vinyl and playing from Coltrane’s catalogue.
Time: 7-9 PM
Address: 2615 SE Clinton St
Free and open to all
October 1 at The Old Church
Isaiah Collier - Collier Plays Coltrane.
Chicago Tribune Jazz Artist of the Year Isaiah Collier returns to The Old Church Concert Hall with a program exploring the music and legacy of John Coltrane through Collier’s own artistic perspective. Known for connecting the spiritual and exploratory traditions of jazz with a contemporary voice, Collier brings new insight to the work of one of the music’s most influential figures.
Time: 6:30
Address: 1422 SW 11th Ave
Tickets available HERE